"Well, I'll take another look when I get back..." Ding Ruola shrugged and gave Claudia a faint smile, her expression a bit downcast.
Claudia nodded to show she understood. The two didn't say much more.
Just then, all the lights in the hall suddenly went out, plunging it into darkness. A melodious violin melody rang out.
The tune was well - structured, lively and pleasant to the ear.
However, compared with Yin Han's piano playing, it lacked the flavor of the vicissitudes of life and the long - gone years, as well as a certain depth and a touch of magic.
On the big screen, a video was played, showing all the processes of Gu Qianxue's learning the violin, participating in violin competitions, and winning grand prizes.
Everyone present couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.
"Miss Gu is really amazing! I heard that she reached the fourth - level of violin proficiency in just one year, and she had never touched a violin before!"
"Really? That's so incredible!"
"That's right. Miss Gu is the illegitimate daughter of Old Master Gu. She grew up in the countryside when she was a child and was only later brought back to the Gu family! A lot of her etiquette and such were learned later!"
"Amazing. An illegitimate daughter? But looking at her now, she doesn't seem like someone who has ever lived in the countryside at all. She's a proper socialite."
"We can only say that Miss Gu has good fortune. She's smart and learns things quickly. Haha."
Suddenly, the spotlight came on, and Gu Qianxue walked gracefully onto the stage, holding up her skirt.
She was holding a delicate violin in her hand, which obviously cost a fortune.
The servants carried up an old - fashioned European - style wooden chair. Gu Qianxue smiled on the stage, shining as brightly as a dazzling star in the dark night.
Everyone present was attracted to her, and some even cheered loudly in support.
There was only one exception.
Yin Han just gave her a casual glance. There was not much emotion in his eyes. Instead, he walked slowly towards Ding Ruola with his glass in hand.
"Hello, everyone. I'm very grateful to my friends for coming to my birthday party. The video on the big screen shows my experience of learning the violin last year."
"I'm very happy to share this joy with you. Next, I'll give you a violin performance."
Gu Qianxue smiled gracefully on the stage, looking very poised.
But when she noticed Yin Han walking towards that girl again, a flicker of something unclear flashed quickly in her eyes.
The violin melody was gentle and melodious. Everyone in the hall was deeply immersed in it.
"Did you come here to do the design for the Gu family?" Yin Han looked at the girl in front of him and curled his lips slightly.
"Yeah, I got this order, so I came." Ding Ruola was a bit surprised to see Yin Han walking up to her.
The girl had bright eyes and white teeth, with a smile on her lips.
Yin Han's eyes darkened. The sapphire stud in his left ear emitted a strange light.
Claudia seemed to have seen an acquaintance in the crowd. She greeted Ding Ruola and then walked away.
"I heard from Director J of the company that you rejected our invitation?" Yin Han tilted his head, took a sip of the wine in his glass, and looked at Ding Ruola with a half - smile.
"What?..."
Well, Ding Ruola was instantly confused.
She suddenly remembered what the receptionist girl at Shole had said. This man was the president of the hotel.
"Aren't you in the hotel business? I'm a designer, not in hotel management. When did you invite me?..."
"Hahaha, it seems your memory isn't very good. Important people often forget things." Yin Han just smiled and didn't say anything else.
Ding Ruola: "…?"
After finishing the piece, Gu Qianxue walked up to Yin Han and Ding Ruola, holding up her skirt. With bright eyes and a soft smile, she said, "Do you two know each other? Haha."
"We've met once." Ding Ruola scratched her nose awkwardly.
She didn't think she was the type to be overly familiar with people. She and Yin Han had really only met once before. Did they look very familiar?
Hearing this, Yin Han just raised his eyebrows, his eyes calm.
"Hahaha, okay then. You two looked so familiar that I thought you knew each other well."
"Um, Miss Ding, the designer, right? After the party is over, let's discuss the garden design together."
Gu Qianxue tucked a strand of hair behind her ear. There was a smile on her face, but it didn't reach her eyes.
"Master Yin, the old lady heard that you're back and wants to see you."
A servant suddenly walked up to Yin Han and whispered in his ear.
He had spotted Yin Han in the crowd almost at a glance. After all, the man was extremely good - looking and had an outstanding demeanor.
The servant deliberately lowered his voice, but both Gu Qianxue and Ding Ruola heard it.
"Mom? What does Mom want with you?" Gu Qianxue was a bit curious.
Yin Han's eyes just flickered. He didn't answer Gu Qianxue's question.
A mysterious smile curled up on his lips, and then he left with the servant.
Mom? Does Gu Qianxue's mother know Yin Han? What's the relationship between Yin Han and Gu Qianxue?
Could he be the prospective son - in - law chosen by the family? Ding Ruola, who accidentally heard this bit of gossip, couldn't help but let her imagination run wild and started to guess the relationship between Yin Han and the Gu family.
After all, a man like Yin Han was really eye - catching!
Well, finally thinking that she still didn't know what relationship her boss Fang had with the Gu family, Ding Ruola suddenly felt a bit depressed.
The crowd dispersed, and the party was over.
The small room didn't have the grandeur and luxury of the main hall just now.
Instead, it had the warmth, cuteness, and simple daily charm of a girl's boudoir.
The room was mainly decorated in a light - yellow tone. In the middle, there was a rectangular white jade stone table.
Gu Qianxue changed into a casual outfit. She was wearing a pink floral dress, and her wavy curly hair was casually hanging down.
She looked a bit less like a noble princess and more like a simple and fresh next - door girl.
She was brewing a pot of fragrant tea brought from China. She filled the cups with water and pushed them in front of Ding Ruola and Claudia.
With a beaming smile, she said, "Hello, Miss Ding. Hello, Mr. Claudia."
Claudia stood up politely and nodded slightly to Gu Qianxue. Ding Ruola just gave her a polite smile.
"I'd like to know if you have any ideas about the garden design?" Gu Qianxue said with a gentle smile.
Claudia put down his teacup and seriously explained it to Gu Qianxue. The taste of the tea still lingered in his mouth. He thought it was quite good, so he couldn't help but raise his eyebrows.
"Um, we've observed the terrain and area of your site. We think the Italian - style garden, the British - style garden, and the French - style palace garden would all be suitable. But we still need to discuss which specific plan to adopt."
"Oh, thank you both for your hard work. Since Grandpa will be recuperating here, everything should be centered around the elderly. I wonder if Miss Ding Ruola has any ideas?" Gu Qianxue looked at Ding Ruola, and a flicker of something unclear flashed in her eyes.
She felt that this woman and Yin Han obviously knew each other before. Yin Han, a man with such a cold personality, never took the initiative to get close to anyone.
But did he have a lot in common with this woman? Gu Qianxue felt a bit complicated inside.